**Waste Control** **, a Waste Connections company is looking to hire a full time,** **year-round** **Heavy** **Equipment Operator** **at our Transfer station in** **Longview, Washington.** Starting Rate of pay is $34.07/hr. **Starting at 3am-3Pm With Overtime Often.** **_The Schedule will be one of the following:_** **Shift A - 4 0n, 3 0ff, 3 on, 4 off; repeat. (Thursday through sat off one week, Wednesday through sat second week, repeat.** **Shift B – 4 off, 3 on, 3 off, 4 on; repeat ( Sunday through Wednesday off one week, Sunday through Tuesday second week, repeat** **_Front loader, excavator and forklift experience Preferred._** **This position is safety sensitive.** **​** **What we offer to you:** **Yearly** **Safety** **Bonuses** **Yearly Boot allowances** **Competitive compensation** **Performance-based career growth potential** **Medical, dental, vision insurance plans** **Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)** **401(k)** **Flexible Spending Account** **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** **Emergency Travel Assistance** **Prepaid Legal Plan** **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Performs routine inspection and maintenance on Equipment such as checking oil, water, and tires.** **Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.** **Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.** **Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.** **Works well with the public** **WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:** **Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.** **Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.** **Ability to operate heavy equipment such as Front End Loader, Fork Lift, and other Heavy Equipment.** **Knowledge of basic computer skills.** **Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.** **Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.** **Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.** **To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at** **www.careers.wasteconnections.com.** **We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here:** **https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections** **Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.** **Washington state Wage range for Current and New Hires is $34.07**